"Joe failed the 11-plus exam and went to a secondary modern school before transferring to Bournemouth grammar school for the sixth form." I was glad to read th

"Joe failed the 11-plus exam and went to a secondary modern school before transferring to Bournemouth grammar school for the sixth form." I was glad to read this. I love Joe Armstrong's work-- the book, the language are both great. (Especially the book. It just reads well.) To read that Joe failed, then came back to such success is inspiring. In my mind, Joe Armstrong has had a fantastic career, and leaves with only positive impressions. We should all be so lucky!